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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 812.13, 1,119.21 and 563.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 812.13, 1,119.21 and 563.01 is: 775.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    812.13 : 1,119.21 = 563.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    812.13/1,119.21 = 563.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    812.13x = 1,119.21 × 563.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    812.13x = 630,126.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,126.42/812.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.89

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